Veterinary Referral Clinician - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Leeds, West Yorkshire, EnglandReferral - Vet Surgeon – Surgery /Frank. Pet Surgeons [2261] /On-siteInspiring Vet Care is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.At Inspiring Vet Care, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.About the Role & PracticeWe have a rare opportunity for an Orthopaedic Referral Surgeon to join the dedicated specialist-led team at frank. Pet Surgeons on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced surgeon looking to become part of a collaborative and progressive referral environment with access to a highly varied and complex caseload.At frank. Pet Surgeons, we manage a diverse range of orthopaedic and surgical referral cases including complex fractures, total hip replacements, angular limb deformities, advanced spinal surgery, and soft tissue procedures. You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, with excellent opportunities to further enhance your surgical and anaesthesia skills under the guidance of highly experienced clinicians.As a practice, we are committed to making specialist surgical care more accessible. Our teams remain at the forefront of surgical techniques and routinely undertake highly advanced procedures, supported by our Surgical Complications Guarantee and fixed-price surgical packages.This is a full-time position working 40 hours across 4 days, alongside participation in a 1 in 3 on-call rota.Our purpose-built hospital is located in Leeds and is fully equipped with advanced facilities including:Two fully equipped operating theatresCTDigital radiographyArthroscopyUltrasoundMultiparameter monitoring equipmentSeparate dog and cat wardsIn-house laboratory facilitiesYou’ll be joining a highly experienced and supportive team including Diplomates, Residents, Surgical Interns, RVNs, ACAs, and dedicated support staff, all working within a collaborative and patient-focused culture.Locationfrank. Pet Surgeons is based in Leeds, conveniently located close to major motorway networks and just a short distance from Leeds train station. The area offers excellent transport links across the UK, while also providing easy access to the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding countryside, creating an excellent balance between city living and outdoor lifestyle opportunities.How You’ll Make a DifferenceAs a Referral Veterinary Surgeon, you will:Manage a varied and complex orthopaedic referral caseloadPerform advanced orthopaedic and spinal proceduresDeliver exceptional standards of patient and client careWork collaboratively within a specialist multidisciplinary environmentSupport colleagues through mentoring, collaboration, and knowledge sharingContribute positively to the continued development of the surgical service and clinical standards within the hospitalYou Might Be a Great Fit If…We’re looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon with strong clinical expertise and a passion for delivering advanced referral-level care. You’ll bring:A Veterinary degree with RCVS registrationRCVS, American, or European Boarded Diplomate status, residency-trained status, or Cert AVP qualification with prior referral hospital experienceSignificant orthopaedic surgical experience within a referral environmentStrong communication and teamwork skillsA collaborative and supportive approach to patient careA commitment to evidence-based medicine, clinical governance, and continuous professional developmentHow We’ll Support YouAt Inspiring Vet Care, we’re committed to supporting you in delivering advanced clinical care while continuing to grow professionally. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:The opportunity to work within a highly equipped specialist referral environment with complex and rewarding caseloadsFunded learning and development opportunities through IVC Academy and specialist programmesExcellent CPD allowance and enhanced CPD leaveAccess to Vetlexicon and research funding opportunitiesInfection Prevention and Control and Quality Improvement programmesA collaborative, values-led culture focused on learning, innovation, and continuous improvementWhat We Offer Our TeamIn addition to a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from:6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidaysIncreasing holiday allowance based on length of serviceYour birthday as a paid day offPrivate medical insuranceEnhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy payCompany pension scheme (5% Employee / 3% Employer contribution)RCVS fees and VDS cover5,000 relocation allowance where requiredDiscounted gym membership and wellbeing initiativesPawsome Benefits offering discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailersDiscounted staff pet careAt Inspiring Vet Care, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and we welcome applications from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.